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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,148.08, 86,828.29 and 46,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,148.08, 86,828.29 and 46,167.44 is: 68,938.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,148.08 : 86,828.29 = 46,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,148.08/86,828.29 = 46,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,148.08x = 86,828.29 × 46,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,148.08x = 4,008,639,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,639,319.32/58,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,938.47

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